Youth Awards
Celebrate our incredible youth!
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Youth Awards, which aim to recognise young people aged between 12 and 25 for their achievements and contributions to the community.
Unsung Hero Award
This award recognises a young person who has shown inner strength, service to others and/or personal development in the face of challenges.
- Demonstrate personal growth and endurance to overcome hardships to achieve their goals
- Recognises young individuals who provide care and support to others
- Who are making a difference but not in a way that would usually get them recognition
- Ongoing persistence in pursing goals or helping others despite obstacles
Volunteer Award
This award recognises young person or groups of young people who dedicate time and energy to the community through volunteering.
- Gives their time generously, willingly and selflessly, or actively contributes towards the positive development of their community
- A role model who makes a real impact, inspiring others through generosity, dedication and willingness to give back
- Demonstrates leadership, commitment and positive role modelling within their chosen community whether that be sports, arts, education and other community- based activities
Community Impact Award
This award recognises a young person or a team who have come together to plan and deliver a project, event or service that benefits others.
- Efforts that directly serve the community, whether through programs, initiatives, or advocacy for change.
- The project should show teamwork, leadership and a positive impact on their community.
- Has a positive impact on the community/school community
Eligibility criteria
- Open to young people aged 12 to 25
- Nominees must either live, work, volunteer, or study in the Mildura Rural City Council municipality
- Nominees must have actively contributed to their community through service, leadership or innovative projects.
- Nomination can be submitted by individual, community organisations, SRC school or groups. You can also nominate yourself!
Age Categories
- 12 to 17 years
- 18 to 25 years
Nominations are now closed! A panel of judges will now evaluate nominations based on the criteria. Winners will be presented at the 2025 Youth Awards Night scheduled for Monday 1 September at the Mildura Arts Centre from 5pm.
All nominees will receive a certificate and recognition of nomination.
Each award recipient will receive a formal award certificate, trophy and a $200 gift voucher.
Stay tuned for more information!
For more information
For more information please contact the Youth Project Officer Barbara Clifford on 03 5018 8100 or email youthservices@mildura.vic.gov.au
Previous Award Winners
2024
Youth Worker of the Year – Brooke Symes
Community Participation Awards – Electric Light Theatre – Junior Producers Jack, Georgia, Aleisha & Kiara
Endurance and Persistence - Mason Rogers
2023
Youth Worker of the Year – Jackson Mugenzi
Community Participation Award – Nick Coe
Endurance and Persistence – Tenay Davy
2022 (First year under current award categories)
Youth Worker of the Year – Dominic Eggmolesse-Smith
Community Participation Award – Caitlin Vine
Endurance and Persistence – Georgia Phillips